AAC Discussion with AAC Specialist, Susan Berkowitz
07/31/20 • 26 min
Granny Rhea and Auntie Donia (Professor Rhea Paul and Dr Donia Fahim) are joined today by special guest and AAC Specialist, Susan Berkowitz to discuss AAC, the different systems available and how to identify the best system for your child. Listen to Susan Berkowitz explain why misconception that using a high tech AAC system is going to ‘fix’ your child’s Autism makes her go ‘aargh’ and in the Eating Cake for Breakfast segment, the trio discuss fun activities using an AAC system.
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Learn More & Stay Connected
To learn more about international educational consultant & autism expert, Dr. Donia Fahim, visit Doniafahim.com
- Twitter: @DoniaF
- Instagram: @drdoniafahim @EducationandTherapeuticSpaces
Granny Rhea and Auntie Donia (Professor Rhea Paul and Dr Donia Fahim) are joined today by special guest and AAC Specialist, Susan Berkowitz to discuss AAC, the different systems available and how to identify the best system for your child. Listen to Susan Berkowitz explain why misconception that using a high tech AAC system is going to ‘fix’ your child’s Autism makes her go ‘aargh’ and in the Eating Cake for Breakfast segment, the trio discuss fun activities using an AAC system.
Connect with Suzan Berkowitz
Learn More & Stay Connected
To learn more about international educational consultant & autism expert, Dr. Donia Fahim, visit Doniafahim.com
- Twitter: @DoniaF
- Instagram: @drdoniafahim @EducationandTherapeuticSpaces
Previous Episode
Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech
In today’s episode, Granny Rhea and Auntie Donia (Professor Rhea Paul and Dr Donia Fahim] discuss Apraxia, a speech difficulty which affects coordination and planning in the production of speech sounds.
They answer a question about how to assess whether your child needs speech intervention. What makes them go aargh today, is the assumption that oral motor strength activities will, on their own, support a child’s speech development. T
he value of water play is the subject of today’s Eating Cake for Breakfast segment, not only is it wonderful, accessible, sensory fun but it is also a huge source of many educational opportunities.
Learn More & Stay Connected
To learn more about international educational consultant & autism expert, Dr. Donia Fahim, visit Doniafahim.com
- Twitter: @DoniaF
- Instagram: @drdoniafahim @EducationandTherapeuticSpaces
Next Episode
Girls and Autism
Join Granny Rhea and Auntie Donia (Professor Rhea Paul and Dr Donia Fahim) in a conversation about Girls and Autism: the parallels, similarities, and differences in how girls and boys present with Autism.
The Super Special Question in this podcast prompts discussion and explanation about selective mutism.
Stereotyping toys by gender, particularly for Super Special Kids, is what makes them go ‘aargh’ today and in the Eating Cake for Breakfast segment, the focus is classic games - treasure hunt; duck, duck, goose; hide and seek, simple, fun games that can be played anywhere.
Learn More & Stay Connected
To learn more about international educational consultant & autism expert, Dr. Donia Fahim, visit Doniafahim.com
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